Timlyn
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07 aug 2026 3:11 pm
Overall I found it less impressive than #56. The oak influence is simply too dominant, making the whisky feel one-dimensional with limited evolution. The dried fruit and butter toffee notes are pushed too far into the background. The overall richness and complexity are lacking, to the point where nearly every other aroma requires deliberate searching beneath the overwhelming oak. At this level, the oak no longer feels like a supporting characteristic but rather the defining feature of the whisky. Overall, the profile reminds me of Signatory Vintage #36 Strathmill 12 Year Old, although this bottling feels even flatter and more one-dimensional.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 81 | Rather restrained. The top layer opens with citrus, caramel, oak spice, chocolate, a touch of almond and ginger. Beneath that are orange peel, malt, a light fermentative character, and a faint trace of alcohol. The alcohol is well controlled, but the overall aromatic intensity is only moderate. The profile is driven primarily by citrus, oak, and spice. There is very little of the dried fruits, raisins, or rich preserved fruit character that I would normally expect from a first-fill Oloroso cask. |
| Вкус | 84 | Medium-bodied with moderate to low alcohol presence. It begins with a brief caramel sweetness, before a strong surge of fresh oak fills the nose. Dried fruit is surprisingly restrained, accompanied only by hints of varnish, citrus, and butter toffee. The profile quickly develops into pronounced tannic astringency and finishes with noticeable bitterness. This is not the deep, rich preserved-fruit style often associated with classic Oloroso maturation. Instead, the cask emphasizes oak above everything else. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium in length. Dry oak tannins and bitterness remain the dominant impressions. As they gradually fade, a pleasant malty, fermentative note emerges, followed by a gentle lingering oak character. |
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